Too often I get asked, “how do I get more followers on Twitter?” A lot of times I want to reply with, “Well, how do you get more friends?” Think about it, in offline world, people will probably gravitate to you for being friendly, interesting, and helpful. Now, how does this translate to Twitter? Being … Continue reading »
Anyone else out there miss Tim Gunn as the Project Runway mentor while watching the All Stars show? I know I did! I’m glad Tim isn’t laying low though because I really like his fashion sensibility, not to mention Tim Gunn-isms (remember “circuitous”?). Tim has been busy lately and, among other things, is currently the Chief … Continue reading »
By Philip J Reed, on behalf of Aston Royal Technology has influenced fashion since the invention of the sewing machine. High-technology has been incorporated into the fashion industry in many ways. Fashion shows that were previously exclusive events are now streamed online. QR codes allow an enhanced buying experience, teenage bloggers are dictating styles and … Continue reading »
Last weekend my parents and I visited my sister, Caroline, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to see her end of year fashion show. After years of seeing Caroline construct and model clothing, this was not only her first runway show I could attend, but also the debut of her first piece of wearable technology. Caroline … Continue reading »
Today marks the date of Decoded Fashion, a forum series that launches at Lincoln Center focused on the growing intersection of technology startups and the fashion industry. Keynote speakers include Melisa Goldie, Calvin Klein’s Chief Creative Officer, CEO of Tumblr, David Karp, and CEO and Founder of Bonobos, Andy Dunn. Also taking place, will be … Continue reading »
Too many times I see people being too forward online and not forward enough offline, so here are three tips to use in both worlds. 1. Always introduce yourself. For some reason I keep getting requests to connect on LinkedIn (and sometimes on Facebook) from people I’ve never had any interaction with (following me on … Continue reading »
When you get an invitation to a private party for fashion insiders, you don’t say no. Last week I received an invitation to a dinner hosted by Soma magazine and Diesel at Diesel’s San Francisco flagship location. Just as I was sipping on my first Cosmo I was approached by one of the Diesel team … Continue reading »
Have you ever been a size S at one store and a size M at another? Often I shop on ecommerce sites headquartered in Europe or Asia hoping to find a little something different, and the scariest part is trying to find a good fit for a new piece of apparel. Enter Fits.me, a company … Continue reading »
Many of us are obsessed with creating inspiration boards over on Pinterest these days. However, what about those of us who want a little something more? Meet Snip.it, a site that lets you post links to content you like, not just share pretty images. As I’ve said to many of my friends, the problem that … Continue reading »
Nothing gets most of my guy friends more excited about fashion than making fun of it. Seriously. Recently, on two separate occasions, both my boyfriend and a male friend of mine showed me a pair of sweatpants they had found for sale online. These weren’t ordinary sweatpants though, they’re Dress Pant Sweatpants, a line of … Continue reading »
